Takesson Trail

Takesson Trail is a 3.8-mile out-and-back cross-country ski route in Copper Falls State Park in northern Wisconsin. The State Department of Natural Resources manages the land, and the trail climbs from 1,158 feet to 1,191 feet, with the steepest section at about 0.64 miles. The moderate climb makes it a short but purposeful outing, and the route can be linked with other trails in the park. Winter is the natural season for this trail. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show January highs around 21°F and lows near 2°F, with snow on about 13 days that month. Spring begins to ease the cold, with April highs near 50°F and only about three snow days. Snow is a regular part of the winter months. The trail sits among a cluster of cross-country ski routes, including the Pipeline Trail and the Takesson/Vahtera Trails, both about 0.2 miles away, and the Vahtera 1 Trail at 0.3 miles. The North Country National Scenic Trail (Wi) passes within 0.6 miles for those who want to pair a ski with a hike.